Standing Committees

510 City-County Building 414 Grant Street City of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Meeting Minutes - Final Wednesday, April 13, 2016 10:00 AM Council Chambers STANDING COMMITTEES AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT ROLL CALL Present 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, and Mrs. Kail-Smith Absent 1 - Ms. Rudiak FINANCE AND LAW COMMITTEE, MS. RUDIAK, CHAIR DEFERRED PAPERS 2016-0255 Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute relevant agreements to receive grant funding to support the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration “Beyond Traffic: The Smart City Challenge” Phase 1 Award and further providing for an agreement and expenditures not to exceed ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND ($100,000.00) dollars for this stated purpose. This concept development grant is on a 7 stage milestone payment plan. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried NEW PAPERS 2016-0269 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in the total sum of $3,815.00 to Burns White LLC, Four Northshore Center, and 106 Isabella St., Pittsburgh, PA 15212 for professional consulting services in connection with expert consulting services related to Beech Construction Inc. vs. City of Pittsburgh. A motion was made that this matter be Held in the Committee on Finance and Law , due back by 4/20/2016. The motion carried 2016-0279 Resolution amending Resolution 816, effective January 2, 2014, entitled, “Resolution amending Resolution No. 628/2008 by providing for the continued designation of an Oakland Business Improvement District” so as to include a list of block and lot numbers attached as Exhibit “B” to coincide with Exhibit “A” the official OBID Map. SPONSORS: MR. KRAUS City of Pittsburgh Page 1 Printed on 4/26/2016 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes - Final April 13, 2016 A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried INVOICES A motion was made to Approve. The motion was carried. INTRA DEPARTMENTAL TRANSFERS None PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE, MRS. KAIL-SMITH, CHAIR SUPPLEMENTAL - NEW PAPERS 2016-0294 Resolution vacating a portion of Chesney Way at Centre Avenue southerly in the 4th Ward, 8th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried NEW PAPERS 2016-0270 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Directors of the Department of Parks and Recreation and the Department of Public Works to enter into a License and Project Agreement with the South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association, to renovate the Bandi Shaum Community Garden entrance to the Southside Park Trail. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried LAND USE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, MS. GROSS, CHAIR NEW PAPERS 2016-0268 Resolution to authorize the Mayor and the Director of the Department of City Planning to enter into a ten-year Memorandum of Understanding with the Heinz History Center for the digitization and publication of select historic records. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried 2016-0271 Resolution amending Resolution No. 193, effective March 23, 2016, entitled: providing for the filing of a Community Development statement by the City of City of Pittsburgh Page 2 Printed on 4/26/2016 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes - Final April 13, 2016 Pittsburgh with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant in connection with the 2010 Community Development Block Grant Program; providing for the execution of grant contracts and for the filing of other data providing for required assurances; providing for execution of payment vouchers on letter of credit and for certification of authorized signature; the deposit of the funds in a bank account and providing for the payment of expenses within categories, so as to transfer funds within City Council from: “District 1 Equipment” (-$5,000.00); and transfer these funds to “City of Asylum” (+$5,000.00). SPONSORS: MRS. HARRIS A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried 2016-0272 Resolution amending Resolution 194, effective March 23, 2016, entitled: Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment; and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities; and for administrative/operational costs, maintenance, purchase of equipment, and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities of various departmental programs/projects for the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $918,650.00; so as to transfer funds in City Council from: “District 1 Equipment” (-$5,000.00); and transfer these funds to “City of Asylum” (+$5,000.00). SPONSORS: MRS. HARRIS A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried 2016-0273 Resolution amending Resolution No. 200, effective March 23, 2016 entitled: Amending the Capital Budget and providing for the filing of a Community Development statement by the City of Pittsburgh with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant in connection with the 2013 Community Development Block Grant Program; providing for the execution of grant contracts and for the filing of other data providing for required assurances; providing for execution of payment vouchers on letter of credit and for certification of authorized signature; the deposit of the funds in a bank account and providing for the payment of expenses within categories, so as to reprogram funds within City Council from: “Northside Leadership Conference/NS Senior Program” (-$2,000.00); and reprogram these funds to “Northside Leadership Conference/West Commons Tenant Council” (+$2,000.00) SPONSORS: MRS. HARRIS City of Pittsburgh Page 3 Printed on 4/26/2016 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes - Final April 13, 2016 A motion was made that this matter be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Mr. Gilman, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Out of Room: 2 - Rev. Burgess, and Ms. Gross Absent: 1 - Ms. Rudiak 2016-0274 Resolution amending Resolution No. 199, effective March 23, 2016 entitled, “Providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment; and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities; and for administrative/operational costs, maintenance, purchase of equipment, and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities of various departmental programs/projects for the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh, so as to change the project name within City Council from: “Northside Leadership Conference/NS Senior Program” (-$2,000.00); and transfer these funds to “Northside Leadership Conference/West Commons Tenant Council” (+$2,000.00). SPONSORS: MRS. HARRIS A motion was made that this matter be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Mr. Gilman, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Out of Room: 2 - Rev. Burgess, and Ms. Gross Absent: 1 - Ms. Rudiak 2016-0275 Resolution amending Resolution 202, effective March 23, 2016, Resolution providing for the filing of a Community Development statement by the City of Pittsburgh with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant in connection with the 2014 Community Development Block Grant Program; providing for the execution of grant contracts and for the filing of other data providing for required assurances; providing for execution of payment vouchers on letter of credit and for certification of authorized signature; the deposit of the funds in a bank account and providing for the payment of expenses within categories, so as to reprogram funds within City Council from: “Northside Leadership Conference-Northside Senior Program” (-$5,000.00); City of Pittsburgh Page 4 Printed on 4/26/2016 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes - Final April 13, 2016 and transfer these funds to “Northside Leadership Conference-West Commons Tenant Council” (+$5,000.00). SPONSORS: MRS. HARRIS A motion was made that this matter be AMENDED. The motion carried A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended as Amended. The motion carried 2016-0276 Resolution amending Resolution No. 201, effective March 23, 2016, entitled: Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment; and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities; and for administrative/operational costs, maintenance, purchase of equipment, and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities of various departmental programs/projects for the benefit of the residents of the City of Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $940,000.00; : so as to reprogram funds within City Council from: “Northside Leadership Conference - Northside Senior Program” (-$5,000.00); and transfer these funds to “Northside Leadership Conference - West Commons Tenant Council” (+$5,000.00). SPONSORS: MRS. HARRIS A motion was made that this matter be AMENDED. The motion carried A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended as Amended. The motion carried 2016-0277 Resolution amending Resolution No. 195, effective March 23, 2016, entitled: providing for the filing of a Community Development statement by the City of Pittsburgh with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant in connection with the 2011 Community Development Block Grant Program; providing for the execution of grant contracts and for the filing of other data providing for required assurances; providing for execution of payment vouchers on letter of credit and for certification of authorized signature; the deposit of the funds in a bank account and providing for the payment of expenses within categories, so as to reprogram funds within City Council from: “Isaiah Project” (-$1,062.46); and transfer these funds to “Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group” (+$1,062.46). SPONSORS: MR. KRAUS A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried City of Pittsburgh Page 5 Printed on 4/26/2016 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes - Final April 13, 2016 2016-0278 Resolution amending Resolution No. 196, effective March 23, 2016, entitled: Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment; and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities; and for administrative/operational costs, maintenance, purchase of equipment, and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities of various departmental programs/projects for the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $1,357,500.00; so as to reprogram funds in City Council from: “Isaiah Project” (-$1,062.46); and transfer these funds to “Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group” (+$1,062.46). SPONSORS: MR. KRAUS A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried PERFORMANCE AND ASSET MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE, REV. BURGESS, CHAIR NEW PAPERS 2016-0267 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Chief & Director of the Department of Innovation & Performance to enter into an Agreement, Agreements or Amendments with Planet Technologies for the SAAS (Software as a Service) e-mail & data file collaboration for a sum not to exceed Ninety-Nine Thousand Dollars $99,000 One Hundred Thirty-Three Thousand Dollars ($133,000) and for the payment of the costs thereof. A motion was made that this matter be AMENDED. The motion carried A motion was made that this matter be Held for a Post Agenda to the Committee on Hearings. The motion carried CABLECAST LAND USE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, MS. GROSS, CHAIR DEFERRED PAPERS 2016-0033 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article I, Section City of Pittsburgh Page 6 Printed on 4/26/2016 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes - Final April 13, 2016 902.03 Zoning Map, by changing a certain property known as 5600 Penn Ave, block number 83-N, lot 125 in the Allegheny County Block and Lot System from RP, Residential Planned Unit Development, to AP, Mixed Use Planned Unit Development, and changing a certain property known as Enright Parklet, block number 84-A, lot 176 in the Allegheny County Block and Lot System from R3-M, Residential Three-unit, Moderate Density, to AP, Mixed Use Planned Unit Development. (Reference Bill No. 2015-2259 which expired on 12-31-2015) BILL WAS READ. AND THE MEETING WAS RECESSED TO BE RECONVENED 4-19-16 @ 9:00 A.M. City of Pittsburgh Page 7 Printed on 4/26/2016